Minus the manual, this is simply a pleasant subcompact luxury car.
—but it also leaves some space for sportier versions down the road. However, the continuously variable transmission model tested here doesn't fit that bill, but we set out to determine if the overall good vibes remain, regardless.We're pleased to say the CVT-equipped version of the 2023 Acura Integra is a well-composed four-door that feels every part the subcompact luxury hatchback it's meant to be. Just like the manual Integra, our test car's 1.
If you drive the Integra with more gusto, the transmission tends to keep the engine revs hanging around the ideal point of their range. The CVT also provides simulated shifts if you press the gas pedal all the way to the floor; we noted the engine grunts quite a bit when driven with even a modicum of enthusiasm, however, so there's room for improvement in the refinement department.Luckily the 2023 Acura Integra shows off its well-engineered chassis on curvy roads.
The leather seats aren't padded quite as much as we'd like and could use some extra lateral support. There's a lot of Honda switchgear, too, which we love in the Civic. These components are well executed here, but Acura could have taken things further to make the cabin more unique to suit the brand's upscale image. On the other hand, the textured HVAC knobs emit the most satisfying click we've experienced in a car in recent memory.
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